| Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome - My Daughter Is Not Naughty Contributor(s): Sherwin, Jane Alison (Author), Christie, Phil (Foreword by), Fidler, Ruth (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1849056145 ISBN-13: 9781849056144 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders - Medical | Pediatrics - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2014045230 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.75 lbs) 328 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jane Alison Sherwin's honest and uplifting account provides insight into the challenges of bringing up a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). After years of misdiagnosis, Jane's daughter, Mollie, was diagnosed with PDA at the age of seven, and we follow her experiences pre and post diagnosis to age 10 as she attends school, interacts with the outside world and approaches adolescence. Throughout, Jane provides commentary on her daughter's behaviour and the impact it has on her family, explaining the 'why' of PDA traits, including the need for control, meltdowns, obsessive behaviour and sensory issues. She reveals the strategies that have worked for Mollie and provides essential advice and information on obtaining a diagnosis and raising awareness of PDA. The book also includes an interview with Mollie. Full of advice and support, and with a focus on understanding the child and how he or she sees the world, this book will be of immeasurable value to the parents and families of children with PDA as well as the professionals working with them, particularly teachers and teaching assistants, SEN co-ordinators, psychologists, outreach workers and social workers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Christie, Phil: - Phil Christie is Director of Sutherland House Children's Services, run by autism charity NORSACA (www.norsaca.org.uk), and leads a team of Consultant Child Psychologists at the Elizabeth Newson Centre. The centre carries out training and research activities and has particular expertise in PDA. He is also Associate Editor of 'Good Autism Practice', and became Chair of the Advisory Council of the Autism Education Trust in 2009.Fidler, Ruth: - Ruth Fidler is Assistant Head Teacher at Sutherland House School run by the autism charity NORSACA. She works throughout the school (aged 3-19) developing whole school approaches to working interactively with children across the autism spectrum, with a particular focus on social and emotional well being. |